Trade value, for one reason. The last purchase I made was a 1000 rd box of loose Blazer Brass 9mm 115 gr (new) for $165, free shipping, three months ago. I just saw a 1000 rd box of Federal 115 gr Reman listed for $225 locally and it got snapped up instantly. When supplies dry up completely, common caliber factory stuff is better than almost anything else. Popular calibers of ammo purchased when plentiful is always a reliable investment and its shelf life is decades at least.markiver54 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:57 pmOther than target shooting, what, realistically, do we need all this ammo for?
The only stuff left from online suppliers is oddball or hunting calibers like 38 Spl or .44 Mag.
It is also useful when selling a gun and the buyer is hesitating a little at your price. Throw in a free small box of range ammo at the last minute, watch his pupils dilate and “Click!” You can almost hear his mind switch, sale made.
I have a ton of MiniMag .22 LR as a reserve that I won’t trade, for actual centerfire use it is going to be all hand loads, until the new drought ends.
John Davies
Spokane WA